Diary includes sightings and encounters with Natives, captains of other vessels, and other travelers; dinner with King of Tongataboo; sightings of sperm whales and the catching and disposing of whales; travels to all rock island, “Pinchgert;” shopping trips; church outings; recognition of 12th birthday (July 22, 1855). July 1855, is also where the journal starts keeping latitude and longitude in the diary.